• Place the well-being and safety of children above the development of performance

• Ensure activities are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual

• Respect children’s opinions when making decisions about their participation in cricket

• Not smoke, drink or use banned substances while working with children in the club

• Not provide children with alcohol when they are under the care of the club

• Follow ECB guidelines set out in the “Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children” and any other relevant guidelines
issued

• Report any concerns in relation to a child, following reporting procedures laid down by the ECB

* Members and guests include all members and officers of the cricket club and all guests of those members and officers, as well as
all individuals who watch/attend/participate/ officiate in matches hosted by the club in whatever capacity.

In addition to the above, all club officers and appointed volunteers will:
• Have been appropriately vetted, if required
• Hold relevant qualifications and be covered by appropriate insurance

• Always work in an open environment (i.e. avoid private, or unobserved, situations and encourage an open environment)

• Develop an appropriate working relationship with young players, based on mutual trust and respect

• Ensure physical contact is appropriate and necessary and is carried out within recommended guidelines with the young
player’s full consent and approval

• Not engage in any form of sexually related contact with a young player. This is strictly forbidden, as is sexual innuendo, flirting
or inappropriate gestures and terms.
The ECB adopts the Home Office guidelines. These recommend “people in positions of trust and authority do not have sexual
relationships with 16-17 year olds in their care”

• Attend appropriate training to keep up to date with their role, especially with respect to the safeguarding of children